"The RAF version of the A400M – called Atlas – is due to replace the
current fleet of C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft.This is said to be far more capable and versatile than the ageing Hercules as it is fitted with propellers rather than jet engines and can operate from dirt strips and unprepared runways."
.Stuart Andrew, the Minister for Defence
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I was around in U.K. Industry early 1980's discussions in the days of the FLA when the UDF V Turbofan debate was ongoing. Just listening to the appalling discordant row generated by the UDF MD 80 demonstrator at Farnborough gave me an alarm call.
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